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UNIFIL Commander: IDF Soldier's Killing an 'Isolated Incident'

Following meeting with Israeli, Lebanese army commanders, Major General Paolo Serra says blames shooting on lone gunman.

Lebanon Claims: Israel Launched a 'Cyberwar' Against Us

Lebanese parliamentary committee claims Israeli spying devices have infiltrated UNIFIL and army networks.

Turkey Pulls Troops from Lebanon Following Kidnapping

UN, Turkish sources deny the withdrawal is related to the kidnap of two Turkish pilots on Friday.

Nepal Withdraws Troops from Lebanon, Redeploys to Golan

UN officials say Nepal is withdrawing some of its troops from its contingent to Lebanon, and instead sending them to the Golan Heights.

UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops Near Israel

The number of Lebanese troops along the border with Israel has decreased and Hizbullah is taking over, warns UNIFIL.

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.

Report: Israeli Subs Spotted Off Lebanese Coast

Israeli submarines have allegedly been spotted cruising off the coast of Lebanon between Sidon and Nakura.

IDF Conducts 'Lebanon Attack' Drill

IDF forces deployed at the construction site of the wall Israel is building on the Blue Line to test its response to a possible attack there

Lebanese Navy Aiding IDF

According to IDF naval officials, their counterparts in Beirut are aiding in turning ships away from Israel's waters.

France Downsizing UNIFIL Contingent

France is pulling 400 troops from its 1400 strong UNIFIL contingent as the force faces restructuring to become 'lighter and more effective'

EU Appoints New Mideast Envoy, Germany's Andreas Reinicke

The European Union has appointed a new Middle East envoy; Andreas Reinicke, Germany’s ambassador to Syria.

Hizbullah Rejects UN Demand to Disarm

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah rejected a call by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his terrorist organization to disarm.

Sleiman Condemns Terror Attacks on Israel, UNIFIL

President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon breaks ranks and blames terrorists for recent attacks on Israel and UNIFIL

UNIFIL Mandate Extended

The UN Security Council voted to extend the UNIFIL mandate, but warned "events in the region" could impact its operations in the future.

Tripartite Security Talks in South Lebanon

Senior IDF officials met with their Lebanese counterparts at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura to discuss recent incidents.

Syrians Vote Despite Battles in the Street

Syrians went out to vote in a nationwide municipal election Monday, despite continued violence and a feeling the polls were useless.

Ban Condemns Katyusha Fire, Urges Restraint

The UN Secretary-General condemns the firing of Katyusha missiles into Israel, calls for "maximum restraint" by all parties.

Tyre Bombings Raise Specter of Return to Sectarian Violence

Twin bombings targeting venues that serve alcohol in Tyre have raised the specter of renewed sectarian violence in Lebanon.

IDF Cameras at Border Scare Lebanon into Full Alert

High tension on the northern border: The Lebanese army went on full alert because the IDF posted surveillance cameras. UN at the scene.

UN Extends Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission by One Year

UN Security Council extends UNIFIL’s mission in Lebanon for another year, says the situation remains a threat to international security.

UN Vindicates Israel in Lebanese Border Clash

UNIFIL contradicted Lebanese claims that the IDF drew enemy fire by allegedly crossing the border, a year after a similar clash cost five li

Roadside Bomb Targets UNIFIL

Three French peacekeepers were injured as a roadside bomb in Hizbullah's southern Lebanon stronghold explodes.

Lebanese Ask if Syria Attacked UNIFIL

Italy says it will reduce its UNIFIL contingent following an attack on its troops in Lebanon, but UNIFIL denies the report.

IDF Video: Hizbullah Taking Weapons from Arms Cache

Video shows Hizbullah activists smuggling weapons from arms cache after explosion.

UNIFIL Probe Finds Lebanon's Attack on Israel was Unprovoked

Lebanon's version regarding the deadly attack on IDF officers earlier this month was untrue, UNIFIL announced in its final report.

UN Calls Meeting to Avoid 'Misunderstandings'

The UN force in Lebanon asks Israel, Lebanon to avoid “misunderstandings” along the border in a three-way meeting.

Lethal Border Clash Was Planned Ambush at Israeli Territory

Conclusive evidence shows that the Lebanese army staged a planned ambush at and invited media to film the lethal attack on the IDF Tuesday.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon

IDF: Hizbullah Holing Up Near Schools, Hospitals Again

Hizbullah is up to its old tricks again, says IDF, placing explosives next to schools and hospitals. War games imminent?

UN Contradicts Itself in Blaming Israel

IMRA reports that as Hizbullah brags of crippling the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UN chief Ban blames Israel for “stirring up trouble.”

Hizbullah Stronghold Overpowers UN Troops in Lebanon

A southern Lebanon village backed by Hizbullah overpowered UN troops Saturday, seizing weapons and wounding one UN soldier in the eye.

Lebanese Gov't Officially Backs Hizbullah Terrorist Group

The Lebanese government has made it official, announcing it will back the Hizbullah terrorist organization in another war against Israel.

Northern Drug Bust Highlights Border Dilemma

Heroin and Hizbullah are two ingredients that scare Ghajar’s northern border villagers, Israelis who may become victims of an Israeli surrender.

Druze MK: Don’t Trust UN ‘Doll’ Soldiers to Protect Israel

Druze MK Kara vowed to “fight until my last drop of blood” against abandoning a northern border village to UN “doll” soldiers and Hizbullah.

Hizbullah Defies Map, Claims Blast Was Outside UNIFIL Zone

Hizbullah defied the maps Wednesday and claimed the “work accident” near Tyre two days ago is outside the zone where UNIFIL forces have authority.

Israel Seeks to ID Mystery Border Crosser

Israel is seeking to identify an anonymous man who jumped the border Tuesday, and is now under arrest in Lebanon.

Lebanon Nabs Syrian, Nine Others, in UNIFIL Attack Plot

The Lebanese army caught 10 terrorists, including their Syrian ringleader, who were planning to attack UNIFIL. The Syrian possessed six passports.